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Andrew Ofstehage, "Welcome to Soylandia: Transnational Farmers in the Brazilian Cerrado" (Cornell UP, 2025)

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Agriculture, Alienation, and Soy Culture

This chapter explores the alienation experienced by farmers due to land auctions and the anonymity of agricultural buying, as well as the impact of climate change on farming practices. It also discusses the author's upcoming book on the cultural implications of soy consumption in the U.S., particularly addressing narratives surrounding food and masculinity.

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